Van Holten Students: What Would You Name Your Own Country?

By AUDREY BLUMBERG

May 2, 2016 at 4:00 AM

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By AUDREY BLUMBERG

May 2, 2016 at 4:00 AM

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Every month, we ask students around the district to answer one question about the school year or the time of year or something interesting going on. This month, we spoke to first grade students at Van Holten Primary School and asked them: If you could have your own country, what would you call it and why?

"If I had my own country, it would be called Kittytopia because my favorite animal is kittens. They are my favorite animals because they are so cute. Everyone in Kittytopia would have a cat. Kittens are free in the pet store in Kittytopia too." — Avery Mugford

"My country would be called Ryhantopia because it's all about me and what I like to do. It also would have my favorite foods there." — Rhyan Kozubal

"If I had my own country, it would be called Jacobia because it is named after my favorite country, Australia. My favorite country is Australia because I like koalas. It is also called Jacobia because it is named after my first name that starts with J." — Jacob Berman

"If I had my own country, it would be called Funland because everyone could relax." — Ayush Patel

"My country will be called Water World because I like waterparks. They are fun to play in. You can do a cannon ball, back float and go down slides." — Jishnu Kaluivan

"If I had my own country, I would name it Montana Miller because I would remember Ms. Miller." — Ean Driscoll

"My country is called Silly Land because I am always silly and being silly is fun." — Jillian Beattie

"If I had my own country, I would call it Connorville because my last name is Connors." — Michael Connors

"If I had my own country, it would be called Dragon Flames Land because there are a lot of good dragons there." — Yogita Maruvapalli

"If I had my own country, I would name it Under Armour Country because I like Under Armour clothing." — Tyler Huhn

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